Buying a $400 Auction bike, Fixed it in 10 minutes

[@MitchJohnson0110]

The GS750 is one of the most underrated bikes of all time. Ones in good running condition can be found for $2000 and with around 80HP and disk breaks they do just fine in modern traffic. inline 4, DOHC, 16 valve. Great engines.

[@125southernnh2]

I love mine for sure.

[@tiggerlator]

they used roller bearing on most enginge shafts to, not plain ones in the GS motors

[@bryanrose2384]

Litterally some oft he capest shittyest engine 🤣🤣🤣

[@lees5097]

A bike brought back to life is one of the most beautiful sounds ever.

[@whizxcoffee]

yes

[@williamsimmons2864]

These are my favorite videos. I am not rich by any means so i ride on a budget and you guys give me so much faith.

[@ItsJustAgamingThing]

What was your first bike? I’m looking for one that’ll be cheap so i can build it up to top tier

[@brianrutherford4883]

They don’t ride on a budget though

[@Handyginger]

@@ItsJustAgamingThing get a Chinese hawk 250 enduro

[@DanielBannon]

Holy sugarbeets, Batman! I had one of these, in 1988! Kept it about two years. Mine was a 1983, also, and silver vs. maroon. I paid $1,500 it, in great condition and low miles. I rode the heck out of that bike, all around the state of Michigan where I grew up. Never gave me any trouble. It would heat up in the Michigan summer and lose power to some extent, being air cooled. I did very few mods, if-any, since it didn't really need much. This was Suzuki's heyday, in fact I'd say they were a major player all through the 1980s. Everything you've said about the GS is true, in terms of history. The GSX-Rs came out in m.y. 1986 (a year earlier in Canada I think). That changed everything, to say the least, another story. Any-hoo, thanks for the walk down memory lane. I traded mine in for a Yamaha FJ1100, another story and one of several "greatest I've owned." Real solid museum piece, bottom line!

[@mrRufffnTumble]

"You could throw 2 girls on the back of this thing! " shoot you haven't seen the girls I hang out with brother. We'd be lucky to squeeze one on there and you had better be slippin the clutch or you'll loop out in a second.

[@nathanielswingle4127]

Definitely the comment of the year lmaooo

[@operator8014]

I like my bikes fast and my ladies slow.

[@xelnjare3945]

#Meaty

[@JamesCouch777]

Well said 👍😂

[@paulw1059]

Gross

[@connors40]

“You could, but you shouldn’t” dude that made me crack up so much. 😂😂😂 I love you man.

[@cozzietwothousand2707]

That bike reminds me so much of my old 1986 GS550ES minus the 3/4 fairing. It was light weight, quick steering geometry and the power was decent with its TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers). Just a great intro to what we now know as sport bikes. If I could find an identical one in good shape I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@yowtfputthemaskbackon9202]

i have one of those that im trying to fix up again, the red one without the big windscreen. these machines are actually pretty cheap in running condition. i almost regret what i bought in spareparts for mine so far because quite frankly there are running machines with papers for 300+ € out there and i already went over that budget just for spare parts on mine.

[@mlbizzy10]

I really like when you attempt to bring these old bikes back to life, it is fascinating to me that these old engines still want to live, keep this series going👍

[@MH-cv5ye]

Engines rarely just stop working unless there's a previous issue. Some people have a simple issue they can't calculate, then lay the bike up.

[@Ironwind1972]

9:54 ever notice how guys shake the pump handle and girls never do lol.

[@BikesandBeards]

Haha

[@CadillacZachOffical]

We are creatures of habit.. Shake it dry man! Lol... Don't be dripping everywhere....

[@vector6977]

Anything over 3 shakes is too much.

[@bachterman]

anything over three shakes counts as onanism.

[@sostrucking]

Hahaha too funny.

[@rickg.5171]

I picked up a 1985 Vulcan 700 for next to free, turned out to be a complete gem after a few hours of maintenance.Runs great and the engine sound is amazing.

[@jock678]

This reminds me of my first proper bike. Back in the mid 1980's I had a GS550 which was a great bike. I toured around Europe on it three times. The GS achilles heel was the electrical system which sadly melted down on a French motorway just outside Avignon. I had to get it recovered back to the UK but at least I discovered what a beautiful city Avignon is. I replaced it with an FZ750 which was good for fast riding and far more technically advanced (fully faired, twenty valve engine and liquid cooled) but not as enjoyable as my GS to tour primarily due to the horribile seat which used to make my arse ache after an hour of riding lol. That got replaced with ZZR1100 which was just awesome but a bit of a money pit what with having to replace the back tyre and front brake pads every 3k miles :) Happy days. Just to shed some light on the carbs it was a popular tuning conversion back to replace the CV carbs that came from the factory with slide carbs like those amals on your GS. There is a technical reason for the conversion but TBH I can't remember what that reason was. It was a long time ago. Thanks to you and the team for the great content you provide.

[@simoncaddick9085]

The carb diaphragms were like £200 a piece, because they came complete with the slide ( still didn't need to be that much though),

[@samsonite813ify]

I got a 78 gs550 as my first bike a couple months ago. I just completed my first big repair job, and I really think a simple bike is the way to go for learning how bikes operate

[@congoclash]

This GS(X) 750 is one of the best bikes ever made. I used to have it back in the 90s, wish I still had it. 12:12 If you don't feel the pickup power, it needs work. Sounds kinda sluggish at low RPM, like it's not running on all 4 cylinders.

[@kutpax1390]

One tip; check the oil before you start it. It could have been emptied out, and you can end up with messed up motor

[@bjarnieinarsson3472]

Exactly.. first thing to check!!! Complete waste not to do that. I pure one tap of millitec after long time start in the plug-holes.. does wander!

[@davidseward7857]

@@bjarnieinarsson3472 i

[@thomas316]

A good tip is that if you've have an engine that's not been run for a year or more check the sump for oil (obviously), then use a turkey baster to add oil down the sparkplug holes and manually rotate the engine a few times before putting the plugs back in and firing it up. It's also why when buying a key question is how often a vehicle is used. Often a higher milage vehicle in regular use is preferable to a low mileage vehicle that's just sat.

[@jasonbagnall4241]

the integral- plug-wires are shorting at the coils. Happened to me on mine 25 years ago. Sound is very distinctive when it appens

[@bigwo56]

EXCELLENT advice!!

[@Wavelover33]

Yes they had some inherent coil battery problems. I remember being stuck in Europe

[@BloodPlusPwn]

This is why the internet is great. I'd have never figured this shit out, but some guy who's been there sees it and knows it right off the bat. It's awesome.

[@ziiofswe]

There's a cylinder missing, mostly noticable in the beginning so it's probably a carb issue... It'll run a lot better after some cleaning and syncing. Also, get fresh tires. These may work ok on dry roads, but old tires on wet roads could kill you.

[@evilonlineturner20]

This is a man that doesn’t work a day in his life, he loves what he does

[@kylelogan166]

He owns/ or works at a bike dealer. He also does KZbin which is pretty difficult when you have to watch everything you do so you don’t get demonetized. I wouldn’t say that he doesn’t work.

[@bve7397]

He is bad at what hé does however

[@TejasToolMan]

did this recently with a 1987 Fazer, just needed new vacuum plugs & a spark plug cap, balanced the carbs and whoooha it runs like a beast!

[@StirfryVaper]

Been watching a crap ton of your videos and it drives my wife crazy because you guys are so close. We live in Philly and she is from Lebanon where we lived for four years before moving back to philly.

[@methylbernadit4435]

I dont know, but i fell in love with old bikes.. Wish to have like this one.

[@MH-cv5ye]

I got a gs550e for a couple of hundred, way back in the day, 1988, great bike, but was upset there was no kickstart. These things rarely die. Great fun.

[@seanshortridge854]

I remember that I got in extremely good shape having to push start mine far too often and upgraded to the Kawasaki GPz750

[@MH-cv5ye]

@@seanshortridge854 I found mine would bump start from being rolled off the centre stand. Funny how we remember this stuff!

[@seanshortridge854]

At first it was easy, but after a few months the clutch was going south, needing constant adjusting of the lever/cable. I put in new clutch plates/spring/cable/battery, got it running again, sold it, then bought the GPz750. This was in 1987. I bought that Suzuki when I was 15 years old (my first street bike) and the Kawasaki when I was 17. Great memories, both bikes were so much fun

[@MH-cv5ye]

@@seanshortridge854 I was 18 with no license, and the cops told me they had troubles keeping up with me. Had no insurance, safety test, or anything, and never got into trouble for that. They were more interested in finding pot! Great times.

[@MH-cv5ye]

@@seanshortridge854 I was 18 with no license, and the cops told me they had troubles keeping up with me. Had no insurance, safety test, or anything, and never got into trouble for that. They were more interested in finding pot! Great times.

[@xcesarxramosx]

Getting older bikes on the road again should be a regular segment!

[@loempiaboer-up2dh]

There is a huge community around these older suzuki gs's i own a 1980 450 myself. Love it

[@jw11432]

I have a soft spot for older bikes. My first bike was a 78 Kawasaki KL250, then proceeded to an 83 Honda CX500. Loved both of them, but especially the Honda. Back when I was a broke 19-21 year old, nothing more satisfying than getting things going on the cheap and enjoying the fruits of your labor.

[@mucmucmuc]

That cutaway with "You could...but you shouldn't" cracked me up, dude XD

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I just bought an '86 Honda shadow 500 for 500 bucks cleaned the carbs replaced the plugs and it runs great! I love it

[@syedhashir2970]

In my Country you can throw 5 people on the back seat.

[@Mega_blast]

i love motorcycles!! you are living the DREAM!

[@elchaconaso]

was 18 in 1983,wanted one of those so bad and no job and no money made it one of those unattainable dreams.

[@iffipifi1]

did you get it once situation got better?

[@williebutler1736]

Ive been off bikes for a year or to but was a harley rider with the occasional holiday drag racing 😇 and i still have a soft spot for the old UJM those air cooled 4s was special, and regardless of what you are doing to your bike if anyone says your stupid ( talking about the choke thing) shut them up anyway you can ( by the way I'm only 38 my first bike was in ha PW50 when I was 4 years old and my daddy told me what the controls did and if it broke I had to fix it) basically what I'm saying is this breath of fresh air to see somebody still willing to admit they don't really know what they're doing but still jump in and figure it out that's what motorcycles are about anyway love you Channel man keep the rubber side down in the wind in your face

[@chriskruger1111]

Can’t wait for the road trip videos! I recently restored a 1981 GSX 1100, the old Suzuki’s are awesome!

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

I have a 96 Magna with 32K miles, bought it in July of 2019. Rode it pretty much daily until the beginning of November and it always started. As soon as it got real cold outside, it didn't want to start. I have fought with it for about 3 months. Replaced the starter solenoid, then I thought it was the start/stop switch. I decided to put new plugs in it and boom, that old SOB is tearing up asphalt again. If you're having problems, easy thing is to check your plugs. I think I'm the 4th owner of this bike, and I also think I'm the first person to change plugs in it. I also put on a new chain. I do believe the old one had 32K miles on it.

[@JMc.D]

Now I find myself browsing the internet for cheap bikes 🙈

[@BikesandBeards]

Good get you one

[@JMc.D]

Bikes and Beards I bought two cars in the last 12 months and I’ve a kid due soon. It’s the bike or the family I would say! 😂

[@theone2be33]

@@JMc.D goodbye family! 👋

[@sostrucking]

My son bought 3 bikes at 18 years old to work on and learn to customize. He got a '06 Boulevard for 1500 bucks and it was in perfect condition. I'd say find away to keep your passion and have kids too. If you have short commute to work think of the gas savings of a motorcycle. You can also work on your bike with your kids. Too many of us give up our hobbies and regret it later in life.

[@PapaMGTOW]

I love to buy em cheap in the winter when ppl really need $$$

[@richardjoseph6816]

I'd be a buyer for that thing. I've had an 82 GS750ES and an 85 GS700ES. I loved both of them. Very comfortable and work well for running around town and even weekend trips. I did a 3,000 mile trip on my 82 in the summer of 93. Those engines are bulletproof.

[@MikMech]

Love 80's bikes. There's just something about them. I'd have one over a new bike for sure...

[@grantdubridge7995]

I have a 1985 Ninja 900 for sale

[@MikMech]

@@grantdubridge7995 Condition? Location? Price?

[@MikMech]

I'm north Sydney..

[@grantdubridge7995]

@@MikMech sorry, I'm in Michigan USA.

[@MikMech]

@@grantdubridge7995 I'm not a 'Ninja Fan', but an 85 would have been a nice score. Cheers

[@Kevinbmxshred]

Those old inline 4s are the coolest! A little elbow grease and a 4 into 1 exhaust with no baffle and you have a great sounding dependable machine. I love it!

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

Really nice bike! Only thing I see that would worry me is the RTV silicone for the valve cover seals. I'd clean that out and put the correct seals back in if it were me. That stuff tends to migrate and clog oil passageways in older bikes. Still, can't beat $400 worth of running bike!

[@jarodjoyce7209]

I love this bike.I started on a 81 Suzuki 550, and I've been chasing that exhilaration ever since.

[@nickcamino80]

Definitely sounds likes its hitting on 3 cylinders to me.

[@rickc2222]

I thought so as soon as he fired it up.

[@postmortemspasm]

i was thinking 2

[@michaelmorgan2880]

love it when guys say run sea foam through the carbs... such a waste of time

[@YTjndallas]

I agree.

[@YTjndallas]

Rick Couture So did I.

[@voornaam3191]

I had the GSX750ES (in Europe) and that is almost the same bike. It ran like crap when I bought it. It needed a carburator clean up, (that is not just putting half a bottle of cleaner in the fuel) four new needles and some TLC on the dyno. And now it has that good oldschool character again. Perfect. Amazing, such an old bike and so much GSX quality already there. Those engines are almost indestructable, if you take care. And steering is quite okay. It's a nice classic, not a supersport, but fourty years later it is still okay for a touring bike. Keep in mind, I haven't even pushed it to its limits, there is far more horsepower than I needed. Faster riders will think it boring, because they are used to faster and better bikes, the difference is not that huge, though. If you got one, update it: get modern springs and shock absorbing, find newer GSX wheels, and you'll notice the difference. Or keep it original and simply replace those old parts by fresh comparable components, for most touring bikers that would be alright, I guess. Please take the trouble to really make your GS run great! Ask 200 dollars more, this bike deserves that. Only bikers who have the brains to buy ethanol free gas, and pay a bit more, will own problem free carburator bikes. This bike needs that thorough carburator care, or I eat my air filter. Please replace those 4 needles, you'll see the first ethanol wear on them. And tell the buyer, he or she should buy gas without ethanol. Or they need replacing those needles next year once more. Those old bikes are nostalgic, they really need gas like in the eighties. That is pure gas, not a drop of ethanol in it. How long had that bike been waiting for tarmac? What a mess those carburators must have been. Wonderful it still worked. The tank could contain an awful lot of rust. That ethanol attracts water, you'll end up with water vapour in that tank. Why don't all bikers KNOW these facts? Some of them just buy the cheapest fuel, ride their bike and have no clue about the problems, let alone the solutions. Please save this GS from a cheap treatment and so so performance. Please clean those carbs thoroughly, replace and adjust those needles carefully. Put it on your dyno. Those GS'es deserve it, a great running engine is much more fun than an average one. Please do it, you'll see you'll earn that money back. At least, I hope it. Those old bikes are great value for money, are they?

[@stwhite5135]

Thank you for leaving the text on the screen long enough to read it.

[@SUB-WFR]

Never noticed your stutter before. Good to know that you're human like the rest of us

[@foxmpomas2413]

An engine needs five things to run actually 1. Fuel 2.Air 3.Timing 4.Spark 5.Compression

[@GoatyHerps]

🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@floridamansgarage8629]

6 oil

[@T2roxT2]

@@floridamansgarage8629 7. engine

[@lazarusjtaxen1918]

The sound of this bike brought back alot of memories my father had a 82 gs 750 e when I was a kid.....I spent alot of time on back of it in 90s.

[@bobrider7198]

I like your videos where u buy project bikes and fix them.

[@richardatkins7375]

I just ran my new bike outta gas and had to push it home! I've "Never" run any bike outta gas! I was having so much fun "Being ON a bike" for the first time in 20 yrs I forgot gas was make'in it run. Love every second of the ride, cept the push'in part! Love'in life

[@bobrider7198]

Also glad u use real gas instead of starter fluid. Better for the engine plus cheaper than starter fluid

[@xrayron9557]

Nothing wrong with using starter fluid as long as it’s used sparingly and as directed. It’s not good for 2 strokes or diesels. Also the technique he used won’t really work in the freezing cold where starter fluid will already be vaporized upon spraying. A nasal sprayer works way better than bottle sprayer imo. I’ve used this method before but only when out of starter fluid.

[@michaelmorgan2880]

if in a pich and theres fuel in the bowls, you could always just block off the back of the carbs... it causes the fuel to be sucked up through the jets flooding the venturis... it should start if the engine and ignition are in good shape

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

I use petrol sometimes but for a lot of situation starter fluid can't be beat. I do a few diesel engines and ether works miracles

[@rangerpl2636]

I've always wanted a Honda XR 500 when I was young. Now I'm old.

[@stancoleshill8925]

19:06 Now that the bike has run after not running for a few years, the debris has shaken loose in the tank and moved on down through the unfiltered gas line into the float bowls, further blocking the idle jets and more. You must clean the whole system out including the gas tank.

[@glenisaacson8307]

bought that exact bike in 83! loved it. nicer then a Katana. Sold it when I had Kids.

[@radiras1035]

OMG! that bike looks awesome. Way more than nowadays ones. And i have a feeling that this channel is something! My precioussss.

[@billymc2681]

Due to the tariff, the 750 was only imported for 1 year...I believe. The E model came with the small fairing; the ES has the half fairing. This bike was quite the performer back in the day. Most magazine reviewers preferred the Suzuki over the GPz and all new V4 Honda Intercepter.

[@houseoffolly]

If you want an old standard to ride 700 miles on, try out a Suzuki GS850. Comfortable, smooth and torquey.

[@jfv65]

Air cooled and shaft drive so less stuf to break.

[@otisdriftwood8469]

That's an awesome bike. $400 is a great deal. That's more horsepower than many cars put out back then. Js.

[@jacoblegend1]

i want that bike dude something about it just looks amazing to me love the older style bikes

[@tyronemenefee3189]

jacob williams I agree I love though bikes

[@Trehugindrtlvr1]

My first bike was a 82 or 83 Kawi KZ650-CSR, and I still love those Japanese inline 4's from the 80's. I think it was a 6 speed. Keeping all 4 carbs sync'd was a constant nightmare on mine, but that bike was like riding a couch on the highway, and could pull away from the line hard enough to be frightening.

[@don9647]

5 speed trans.l bought a 83 car 650 new when I was in the navy. Have a 81 kz/Ltd 750E an a 83 Ltd 550..

[@don9647]

CSR

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Gotta get rid of those velocity stacks and find an original air box, otherwise it’s gonna be a struggle to get it to run good throughout all RPM’s. Good looking bike overall.

[@neilbrown82]

that seems odd I have pod air filters directly on the carburetors on my Vulcan 750 and it runs great through all the RPM ranges same could be said with that bike as Long as carburetor jetted properly

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Neil Brown it’s a really common issue on four cylinder bikes. Lots of people run pod filters (cafe racer modification usually) and it’s difficult to get them tuned properly. On the Suzuki in the video, it appears to not even have filters. Yikes!

[@neilbrown82]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures of course it's pretty commonplace that people don't know what they're doing but it can be done and it's not rocket science

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Neil Brown sure, I have done plenty of them. Usually you end up sacrificing low or mid range for some top end performance.

[@jfv65]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures if the jetting has been adapted to those velocity stacks it'll be fine. He can 't go back to stock anyway because of those Amal carbs

[@125southernnh2]

I bought one last month and have been detailing it since. Just under 17k and runs like a champ. Clutch is mushy but I've got a new EBC with springs to replace it with.

[@mazon1x]

heyyy! i have a 1981 gs750e ! dude have yet to watch the video fully! had extremely clogged up needles in the carb, unclogged them all and the bike runs! sat for 10+ years

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

mazon1x I just picked up an 81 gs650, did the same thing with it

[@JR-bj3uf]

I have ridden motorcycles all my life and at the same time I have never been financially well off enough to buy new or expensive bikes. I do have the skills that enable me to fix any bike I happen to come across. I have ridden and enjoyed many $400 bikes. As for this Suzuki, the old GS series are just about unbreakable. Before I would do anything I would detail that bike mechanically. This would include an oil change, brake flush, new battery, new plugs, carb clean and above all a carb sync. I wouldn't get too hung up on a lack of power until I knew all the cylinders were firing and pulling together. I know it's tempting to ride a bike that you just got running but it's asking for trouble. If you really want a bike you can keep and go places on, change those old nasty, dry steering head bearings and throw in some new fork seals and fresh fork oil while you are at it. The worst problem you will have, with bikes that have been left sitting outside is critters in the air box and exhaust and corroded electrical connectors.

[@gsfinatic]

Ride it! I had a 1981 GS1100E back in the day. Great bikes.

[@artmchugh5644]

gsfinatic gs 1100 is a great bike !!!!😄😄😄

[@alexanderguestguitars3619]

YAAAAAAYYYYYY! I had two of those in the '90's. A blue one and a red one, but both were the ES version which had a "bikini fairing" (half fairing) attached to the frame. Interestingly, here in the UK, they were called GSX 750E(S) not GS 750E.I also had a custom bike with a GSX 750E engine fitted into it. Fantastic bikes. Bit big and a bit heavy, but it'll do everything you want it, and just lap it up and be ready for more. Originally your bike had CV carbs and an airbox. My custom bike had slide carbs and bell mouths. Wouldn't run in the rain! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@ayedee6681]

what a sweet bike, the GS750, and GSX1100 were the bikes that got me into biking, I would love to see you find a Katana1100

[@fornicateu2]

You can find them, they're going for £10,000 UK pounds over here.

[@bigwo56]

kinda like finding an old Kawa Mach III tho.. Few out there, and REALLY expensive!

[@peterflynn9123]

My first big bike - I had mine 11years and eventually new wheels WP shock race tuned custom fairing and paint - loved it!!

[@ryanm.191]

I’m a motorcycle rider Not a motorcycle pusher

[@harryballzaky2674]

Very cool bike. The GS1100-E is one of my all-time favorite bikes ever made. The 750 has got to be good if it's anything like its big brother.

[@isaiahclark2721]

You forgot about air an engine won’t start without air

[@sandipgiri7685]

Compression means the same isnt it?.its about fuel air mixture

[@naseeb46]

@@sandipgiri7685 While the compression is different, most of the times, bikes doesn't have any problem getting air. Unless it is blocked, of course.

[@fahb68]

buying an old bike as first bike is the great way to learn if you like mechanics.... if you are a sit and run guy forget an old bike there is a lot to do for reach a high quality ride... i start with a 1975 honda gold wing and she teach me soo much that now is not runing but sil have it and love it...

[@troystark6998]

I sure hope that you still got that Suzuki that was a pretty sweet ride

[@lockhackle2645]

I was given a basket case GS 750 E , 18 years ago ... it was in pieces... I spent close to a year rebuilding it and the day it turned over and I was able to tool around the neighborhood was was amazing... I loved the motor in that it was a Hemi style of piston and head design... which ended up in the GSX or the Katana ... I sold it for close to $3500....

[@FlyingPig990]

Solid content! I found a 1975ish honda CB360T in my grandfather's barn.. someday I'd love to brush the dust off and get it going. These vids are egging me on lol even though financially I have no idea what I'd be getting into

[@fidelcatsro6948]

wow

[@bigwo56]

I'd bet that 360T has really low miles, and should be pretty easy to get running! Not as strong as the old 350's, but still fun and reliable!

[@mac2k2020]

I picked up an 86 kawasaki zl900 eliminator last summer with 14k miles on it and was garaged for 14 years yup 14 years .... took it home to restore thinking the very least i'd have to rebuild the carbs and change all the lines , i put gas , filled all the fluids and bled the brakes , started right up and have been riding it since didn't even change spark plugs put on 1.5k miles since i got it in june 2020 and what a beast to ride

[@foolofaSpoons]

"You could, but you shouldn't" Instantly subscribed lol

[@garyjackson9496]

I had the red n grey 750es back in the day. .Reliable as hell 135 mph on the clocks...sofa sized seat.. Rode 600mile with a broken foot and crutches strapped to the bike. Those were the days.

[@minotvcity14]

“You could, but you shouldn’t” made me laugh so hard people think I have the corona virus cause I coughed. Hahah

[@timiavarone]

that joke alone made me subscribe

[@Red-Dog7]

@@timiavarone same lmao I was weak af

[@therealgaragegirls]

At 5:40, an engine also needs air to run: fuel, spark, air are the first three things to check to get an engine running. Compression and timing are virtually always good enough to get an engine running.

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

That’s a genuinely beautiful bike 👌

[@johnsadler6534]

This is June of 2022 and during Rocky Mountain race week, one racer raced and drove a Grom 1300 miles between tracks, and then competed running 23 second drag races! With no break downs!

[@sebastiancantarelli6594]

Did you check if the engine has oil in it? that´s the first thing you shall do before try anything else!

[@JayDillon-mm6yv]

I thought of that too, ... Seems important!

[@bve7397]

This Guy doesn't know what hé is doing lol

[@tandemi7149]

It's a Suzuki, has an oil inspection window at the right hand side, should see oil when the bike is level but when the bike is on the lift I can't see any oil. Check about 6:23

[@norcalranger]

I bought an '81 GS750EX new in '81. Owned it for several years. 30,000 plus miles. Sold to a friend. Wished I had kept it. Great bike!

[@mountainviewindependentbap2573]

AS Someone who is from GA, around the area of the banjo music, I find that comment appropriate.

[@MoxieMike66]

My first bike was a 79' KZ1000ST that I paid $400 for. Put another $400 into it so I could ride it. One of the Instructors of the 3day NH State course almost freaked out when I told him what it was. He literally said "You do know that's the fastest production bike of it's year right?" I was like, "I do now." I seriously believe that bike handles better than most new bikes. The offset forks are proof positive. I've NEVER had high speed wobble at over 130mph on that bike. Yeah, I went that fast on it. Totally tuned up and gone through, I'd put that bike up against most bikes pre-2000.

[@donsvideos1985]

Dude, I have been in the PA mountains on a motorcycle and y'all got some banjo players of your own... just sayn' :)

[@waylandjennings4073]

A friend's older brother had this exact bike that he bought new back in '83. Back then, this bike was THE STUFF!

[@d_ruggs]

"you could, but you shouldn't" sounds like the start to every good story

[@fox2102]

Story of my life

[@charlienyc1]

That's right up there with, "Hey, watch this!"

[@dustinwendt]

Joined 5 years too late!!! Ty for being the type of person that says I don't know.... Tells everything about your character

[@maynard-1776]

always check the oil first

[@lrowlands53]

If you have to discard old fuel from the tank, you sure as hell need to drain the carburettor bowls too. Carbies. Gotta love them.

[@nwjarvo]

“If you haven’t walked a bike home are you really a motorcycle rider” - yes, I like to ride my motorcycles...

[@mikeb769]

I mean you’ve not road that much if you’ve never run out of gas

[@nwjarvo]

@@mikeb769 Nah I never do cause I have a fuel gauge. When that's low usually go to a petrol station.

[@Papascoffs]

These comments make me feel better about myself. I had to walk my 97 Suzuki LS650 because I underestimated the gas by simply looking in the tank.

[@trappaholix]

if you ride new bikes, sure you won't walk one home

[@wynkindeworde6504]

Rule number one never push the bike, it's easier to bring gas to the bike.

[@TeatimeAndy]

The UK version of this was my first big bike, these things are legends! So much power and just the best sounding bike ever! Man I miss that bike!

[@itarry4]

Suzuki's are the best bikes in my opinion. They're the perfect mix of handling and power, they really design great bikes that are usable and reliable usually. Watching these videos I've noticed just how different the US bike industry and scene is to the majority of the UK.

[@TheXoomfarr]

I want this bike. Seriously.. I bought one of these years ago and loved it. Tell me how and I'll get my credit card out.

[@bigwayneish]

i need help i want to ride a bike and feel that freedom before i pass i dont care about bthe bike it the fact im on a crap load of oxygen and im on hospice care running out of time i watch you guy and you give me much joy just watching

[@JckmanGaming]

"You could...but you shouldn't!" - Hahahaha soo good!

[@NormanF62]

I don’t know about people who look down on old tech. Its as awesome as how this Suzuki was revived and brought back to a running state. You don’t need the latest and greatest to ride a motorcycle. There are classics out there as good as the day they were made.

[@doublenickel1000]

When I first saw it, I thought, "Whoa, a GS 1100 E for $400!!!"

[@ericwest3133]

Me too

[@caseysapunk]

@@ericwest3133 Me three.

[@caseysapunk]

Me too. err, three. I love mine. Best runner in the fleet.

[@dalefrancis1552]

Happy to see this in my suggested. I had one of these as a cheap daily commuter in 03-06 it took some serious abuse and held up.

[@sebastienmccown-kobinger2984]

how to fix a motorcycle: put gas in it

[@poggergen1937]

Ain’t got no gas in it

[@phoenixarizona8441]

The Perfect Beginner Bike for someone looking to get into sports bike's I'd take that over the newer sports bike's

[@gelynch52phPH]

I thought I was seeing things when I thought I saw Triumph Amal carbs on it. I'm a Brit bike guy and Amals are a downgrade from Mikunis.

[@michaelmorgan2880]

the ticklers are a cool feature on the old amals, however rideability is out the window

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Unless they’re new , and then concentrics work spectacularly well. Just swapped new Mikuni 34’s for new Amal 32’s with my neighbour. We are both happy and my T140 runs strong and fast. But Mikuni’s are good if you spend time jetting them. Most the problems with concentrics involve float level settings.

[@bigwo56]

AGREED! the Miki's are a better fit for low, mid and high speeds! More fueling circuits (I think)..

[@pheenix42]

Had to smile a bit, as it reminded me of when my cousin and I got my '82 Kawasaki KZ440 going and he had to jump on it and run it around town for me to check it out. When he came around the block with that bug-eating grin on his face, I knew we'd had success. Good on ya keeping an old machine running. Still think you shouldn't have taken that trip so soon tho.